transboundary

American  

[tranz-baund-uh-ree, -baund-ree] / ˌtrænzˈbaʊnd ə ri, -ˈbaʊnd ri /

adjective

1. crossing or extending across a boundary between countries or other jurisdictions; involving more than one country.

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Example Sentences

"The main goal is to reduce the impact of transboundary dust storms, which may reach Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar," said Udai Taha Lafta from UN-Habitat, which is leading the project to combat sandstorms with Iraqi expertise.

From Barron's

Prevent conflict through international treaties and intergovernmental management of transboundary river basins -- for example, the Indus Waters Treaty between Pakistan and India, and Peru and Bolivia's joint governance of Lake Titicaca.

From Science Daily

“There’s a lot of moving pieces that we’re monitoring and managing in order to address these transboundary flows and right now there’s a lot of catch-up work that needs to be done,” said Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner, who heads the U.S. section of the binational agency.

From Los Angeles Times

First author Dr Mikiyas Etichia from The University of Manchester, said: "Traditionally, water disputes in transboundary river basins like the Nile have been approached through a water-centric viewpoint. However, sharing benefits of water resources, such as hydro-generated electricity, crops and fisheries can result in a win-win situation."

From Science Daily

"Due to the unique mechanism of oasis formation, a river basin often nurtures multiple oases across several countries, making transboundary cooperation key to addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainable development," he said.

From Science Daily